Building business East of the Cooper: Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce announces new board

The Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce (MPCC) announce its 2025 Board of Directors, a diverse and accomplished group of individuals committed to encouraging business and community success East of the Cooper. The incoming board brings a wealth of experience across various industries, coupled with a shared passion for serving the local business landscape.

“We are incredibly excited to welcome our new board members,” exclaimed Karina Garrison, President. “Their expertise, enthusiasm, and dedication will be invaluable as we work together to navigate the evolving needs of our members and the community as a whole.”

Pictured from L to R: Allison Hunt, Ben Knight, Jen Mallin, Mike Compton, Rebecca Imholz, Tripp Hays, Josh Kramer, Jordan McKinney, Kathleen Herrmann, Matt Brady, Karina Garrison, Chris Staubes, and Facilitator, Claire Louder, Louder Non Profit Strategies. Not pictured: John Carroll, Benjamin Nesvold and Louis Tyson

The 2025 board members include:

• President: Karina Garrison, Senior Vice President, Pinnacle Financial Partners

• Vice President: Benjamin Nesvold, Financial Advisor, Edward Jones Investments

• Secretary: Jordan McKinney, AdvantEdge Payroll, Benefits, and HR

• Treasurer: Louis Tyson, Founder, Tyson Accounting Services

• Immediate Past President and RISE Chair: Kathleen Herrmann, Mount Pleasant Towne Centre

• President Emeritus, General Counsel and Interim Foundation Chair: Chris Staubes, Staubes Law Firm

• Community Engagement Chair: Jen Mallin, Tony Pope State Farm

• Expo Chair: Ben Knight, Vikings Mergers & Acquisitions

• Marketing Chair: Mike Compton, rūmbo Advertising

• Young Professional Group Chair: Josh Kramer, Owner, Private I Print Productions

• Town of Mount Pleasant Liaison: Matt Brady

• At Large: John Carroll, Unlimited Performance Inc.

• At Large: Tripp Hays, Explore Charleston

• At Large: Allison Hunt, Patriots Point Development Authority

“We are grateful for the dedication and expertise that the 2025 Board Members and their associated organizations bring to our chamber in support of our continued mission to ‘Building Business East of the Cooper,’” says Rebecca Imholz, MPCC Executive Director. “How fortunate we are to have a business community of leaders that recognize the importance of a chamber to help businesses and our community grow and thrive as well as be their advocate.”

The 2025 Board of Directors is poised to lead the chamber through an exciting year of initiatives. With their combined expertise and passion, the board is confident in making a lasting impact in Mount Pleasant.

About MPCC

Since 1992, the MPCC has brought together business leaders from the East Cooper community for mutually beneficial purposes. The membership is a mix of professions including advertising, publishing, finance, health care, food and beverage, hotel, retail, insurance, legal, and service businesses of every description. MPCC aims to encourage business and community success East of the Cooper. MPCC was named a Noteworthy Network in the 2023 Lowcountry Diversity Leadership Awards by the Charleston Regional Business Journal and Best Activist Group or Effort two years in a row in the Reader’s Choice by Moultrie News.